Job Introduction
Job title: Tutor – Teaching Assistant/Early Years Practitioner (Term time only)
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The Role:
- For the role of a Tutor, you must be qualified to teach adults (minimum Level 3 Teaching Qualification or a PGCE/PGDE plus a minimum Level 3 subject specialism in supporting Teaching and Learning/Early Years Practitioner)
- You must be an experienced teacher supporting Teaching and Learning/Early Practitioner in post 16 education setting
- As a Tutor you will need to be flexible, creative, have excellent communication and digital skills as well as be an enthusiastic, dedicated practitioner, motivated to make a difference to local communities
- In this role you will need to be able to plan and deliver high quality relevant learning activities along with being able to provide initial advice, guidance and assessment for learners and to participate in quality assurance activity and follow all quality processes
- Part of the role of a Tutor is to keep updated, take part in CPD and comply with assessment procedures and requirements
There is a need for flexibility around working locations and working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Our offer to you:
- 17.5 hours per week term time only – teaching for maximum of 12 hours per week
- At least 29 days holiday rising to 34 after 5 years’ service - option to purchase further days
- Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
- Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps:
Closing Date is: Friday 22nd November 2024.
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Nicola McLean, Curriculum Quality Manager, Nicola.McLean@liverpool.gov.uk
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk
Although we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
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